Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt was a influential business man in the transportation industry. A large threat to Westinghouse was that Vanderbilt was known for his ruthless way of business. In the end, Westinghouse did win the "battle" of how well air brakes worked, and was able to impress Vanderbilt.
"I have been insane on the subject of moneymaking all my life." Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, Gale U.S. History in Context.
"I have been insane on the subject of moneymaking all my life." Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, Gale U.S. History in Context.